Behavioural Associations

Qualifications

My journey into canine psychology began in the late 1990s and after working with worst case rescue dogs
in the difficult rescue centre environment I developed a simple and effective
way of integrating your dog into your home and family. More importantly, my
methods encourage the dog to become naturally adaptive (instead of reactive) to
all situations in a manner easily understandable by both pet and owner.

"This diploma is
accredited by the PETbc and recognised in the UK as the premier qualification
for canine behaviourists, trainers and instructors. Holders of this Diploma
will be acknowledged as being highly competent within their field of expertise"
- Pet Education Training & Behaviour Council of Great Britain.

"This diploma is designed to equip the student with the knowledge to
'read' and understand how and what dogs communicate to each other and to
humans. This is essential if one is to be
working with dogs or engaged in training or behaviour therapy." -
Compass Education and Training.

"This diploma has been
written for trainers and behaviourists. It summarises the reasons for aggressive behaviour, the backgrounds and
the current thinking about the treatment of canine aggression and suggests ways
in which aggressive behaviour can be modified." - The Animal Care
College.

Canine Health and
Nutrition Diploma(distinction) - British College
of Canine Studies, covering subjects such as, the effects of high quality or
low quality diet and nutrition on a dogs health, well-being and development,
canine body functions and systems, common conditions/bacteria/virus and
defences against them, conventional medicines, alternative and holistic
therapies, first aid, exercise and how life stages are affected.

"Canine health and
nutrition is a topic not enough people know about and the demand for canine
nutritionists is growing. Nutrition is a vital part of your dogs health. There
are so many different foods on the market for dogs it can be very confusing
choosing the right one for your dog. However if you know what nutrients they
need, you can make an informed decision. Canine health and nutrition can be
very scientific, there are a variety of variables which can affect the health
of our dog". - British College of Canine Studies Education and
Training.

Canine
First Aid certificate - Compass Education and
Training, "Canine first aid is
important for all people working with dogs in any professional capacity as well
as private owners." - Compass Education and Training.

CIDBT
5002p Advanced Dog on Dog Aggression - Through the
Canine Feline Behaviour Association this two day practical workshop module
covers; the mental causes of dog aggression, the different aspects of triggers,
other contributing factors such as situation and location. Also, training
strategies, rehabilitation programs are covered as well the consultation and
information gathering aspect of the process.

CIDBT
5003p Advanced Dog on Human Aggression - Through
the Canine Feline Behaviour Association this two day practical workshop module
covers; the mental causes of dog to human aggression, the different aspects of
triggers, other contributing factors such as situation and location. Also
incorporated are; training strategies, rehabilitation programs and the
ramifications, both legally and morally, of advice offered. The consultation
and information gathering aspect of the process is also covered.